Different race events from standard race to elimination or freestyle events.

Fast crash recovery reset.

Boss races and once beaten you unlock a new jet ski and rider model.

Unlock bonus race series which are harder optional races with greater rewards.

Weather and level effects like thunderstorms or rockets shaking the screen or warring battle cruisers, It all looks so good and adds to the atmosphere.

Cons:

Mouse cursor doesn’t disappear on Win 10 version when using controller.

No quit to desktop.

AI can be cheap especially on harder difficulties.

Early career races are the same set of tracks over and over.

Cannot earn boost when boosting.

Achievements have a delay upon popping.

The Numbers:

Graphics - 9/10

9/10

Sound - 8/10

8/10

Accessability - 9/10

9/10

Length - 8/10

8/10

Fun Factor - 9/10

9/10

Summary

Riptide GP: Renegade is fast becoming the defacto name for jet ski racing games and all this entry does is prove why. The races are big and full of action, The upgrade and skill point tree is vast and with more tricks than Tony Hawks, There really is a lot beneath the hood. It's easy to pick up and play and covers all aspects of competitive gaming you would need from solo to online to split screen or leader board chasing. Vector Unit have upped the ante and produced a polished fun to play racer.

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